Attractive definitions

ATTRACT'IVE, a. 1. Having the quality of attracting; drawing to; as the attractive force of bodies. 2. Drawing to by moral influence; alluring; inviting; engaging; as the attractive graces. An attractive undertaking.

adj 1: pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm; "a remarkably attractive young man"; "an attractive personality"; "attractive clothes"; "a book with attractive illustrations" [ant: unattractive] 2: having power to arouse interest; "an attractive opportunity"; "the job is attractive because of the pay" 3: having the properties of a magnet; the ability to draw or pull; "an attractive force"; [ant: repulsive]

Frequency: The word is one of the 3000 most common words in English. 1. A person who is attractive is pleasant to look at. She's a very attractive woman...He was always immensely attractive to women.? unattractive ADJ • attractivenessMost of us would maintain that physical attractiveness does not play a major part in how we react to the people we meet. 2. Something that is attractive has a pleasant appearance or sound. The creamy white flowers are attractive in the spring.? unattractive ADJ • attractivelyIt's an attractively illustrated, detailed guide that's very practical.ADV: usu ADV -ed/adj 3. You can describe something as attractive when it seems worth having or doing. Smoking is still attractive to many young people who see it as glamorous.= appealing ? unattractive ADJ • attractivelyThe services are attractively priced and are tailored to suit individual requirements.ADV: ADV -ed/adj